And Scott McTominay, promoted to the first-team squad at the start of the season, believes Gomes has what it takes to emulate him.

The 17-year-old, who signed his first professional contract with United earlier this month, is still a member of the Under-18s squad - despite making his first-team debut in the final Premier League game of last season against Crystal Palace.

And McTominay told MUTV: “Ultimately, it’s about working hard and listening to his coaches.

"He’s got a really good coach in Kieran [McKenna], who pays really good attention to detail and that’s one of the most important things at that age when you’re learning – you can become such a better player, so that’s one of the main things for him.

“He just needs to be himself and, every game that he plays in, if he comes up with the Under-23s, to try to dominate those games. Hopefully, he can do that and kick on and become a really top class player.

“I remember when Angel was 13 years old, and even nine or 10 years old, and he had unbelievable potential.

“It’s really nice to see that he’s signed his professional contract. I just want to say congratulations to Angel and all of his family because he does deserve that.

"He’s one of the most hard-working lads that you can meet so I’m really pleased for him and, hopefully, he can kick on now and come to the first team and keep going the way he’s going.”